CVE-2023-25782 WordPress Service Area Postcode Checker Plugin <= 2.0.8 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
An authenticated admin can inject malicious scripts into the Service Area Postcode Checker plugin, potentially compromising user sessions or site integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-25782?
CVE-2023-25782 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Second2none Service Area Postcode Checker, published on 20 Mar 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Auth. (admin+) vulnerability in Second2none Service Area Postcode Checker plugin <= 2.0.8 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25782?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Plustime Service Area Postcode Checker.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25782?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25782 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2023-25782 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25782 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9429-jqq7-mph3.